ELIZABETH, NJ (March 05, 2012) — Hayward Commercial Pool Products, a Hayward Industries, Inc. business today is pleased to announce that Diego Gutierrez has been promoted to the position of mid-Atlantic territory sales manager for the Commercial Pool Products business. Starting on April 2nd, 2012 Gutierrez will take field sales responsibility for the mid-Atlantic region in the primary states of PA, NJ, MD, DE, West VA, and OH. In his new role, Gutierrez will work closely with commercial distributors, pool builders, pool architects and aquatic design companies alongside fellow commercial sales managers Paul Hammond (Central region), Jason Ainsworth (Western region), and Jason Tyner (Northeast and Southeast region).

Gutierrez joined Cat Controllers®, Inc. in September 2008 as a sales assistant; he later became part of the Hayward Commercial team following Hayward’s acquisition of CAT Controllers. In May of 2010, he was promoted to inside sales representative. “It is exciting to have Diego continue his career growth and face new professional challenges and opportunities within Hayward. He has a strong passion for the commercial pool market, we have full confidence he will deliver unprecedented results for the commercial pool business,” said Patrick Sweeney, General Manager of Hayward Commercial Pool Products business.

About Hayward Industries, Inc.Hayward has been a global leader in the development and marketing of swimming pool equipment for both residential and commercial applications for almost fifty years.